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When I think about how I communicate with different people based on their culture, race, religion, sexual orientation, and so on I can honestly say that I do communicate differently. The reason why I communicate differently is because some people whose children I teach sometimes don't understand some words I use so I have to talk on their level and make things as simple as possible. I also have co-workers who don't quite understand and they will say what does that mean, I live in the city and most of my co-workers live in a rural/country town. Since I know the things I say they don't understand I explain to them what they mean and now I use words that are direct yet simple. It doesn't matter to me about someone's religion, sexual orientation, background, culture or any of these things because I just communicate with people how I want them to communicate with me. I talk with respect and never raise my voice unless I'm provoked; but that doesn't happen. I make it a point to make sure people I'm communicating with understand whatever it is I'm talking about. I don't ever want someone to leave me standing alone because I'm talking over their head. This week we discussed the golden rule, the rule is simple do unto others as you would have others do unto you. Treat people how you want them to treat you is a must for me and has always been.